Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How reliable are ecgs? my pre-op one showed anterior infarction and dr thought it showed afib.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Great question &: Example. The false positive anterior mi is not uncommon in women due to breast tissue attenuation effects & these computer algorithms while sophisticated & often accurate have pitfalls. The human mind learns this pitfalls over time so we aren't tricked by them but still in cases like this an echocardiogram may needed to prove positivity.
Answered 7/25/2016
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If an ECG shows that I have old inferior infarction, can the abnormality on the ECG be from mitral valve repair?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Always had abnormal ECG due to inverted Twaves last ECG said ST & Twave abnormality, consider Anterior ischemia cant rule out inferior infarct. Worry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm a 49 incomplete. Ekg said normal sinus rhythm can not rule out anterior infarct, age undetetermined abnormal ecg. I've had myocarditis. Worry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
A cpet test showed i had anaerobic score of 11. This test was done as ECG showed afib, anterior infarction? Before an operation.Is this good or not?
I had an EKG and the diagnosis was atrial fibrillation cannot rule out anterior infarct, age undetermined. atrial fibrillation has replaced Sinus rhythm. What does this mean? Thank you?
My ECG shows "Left Anterior Fascicular blocK' and also indicated :cannot rule out Inferior infarct. What it means and is it dangerous? What caused it.
Er ecg shows cannot rule out anterior infarct. Dr did ecg showed normal. I'm scared. Can you have a normal ecg after heart attack. Is it a heart attac?
I have my Apple Watch that has ecg readings and it shows no afib and my blood pressure monitor shows irregular heartbeat what does that mean?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
